Players per coach
6
That’s the rule, not the target. Two coaches, 12 players max.
Official paddle partner
Four hours of coaching · every bonus included
103 five-star Google reviews for Coach John’s lessons
Four hours. A PPR-certified head coach and a second coach, six players each. We find the one thing costing you the most points and fix it — on court, that morning. Plus demo the latest and greatest paddles from Diadem at no additional cost.
No DUPR needed · 12 players maximum · Full refund or credit 15+ days before camp
12 seats · 6 per coach · $219 per seat, everything included
Questions? Ask a coach or call or text (830) 554-9310.
Leave your name and email and we’ll send you the full camp schedule — hour by hour — plus one reminder before the last seats go.
Send me the scheduleYour head coach — John Sanders (PPR-certified, 103 five-star Google reviews). Second coach to be announced.
Within 72 hours of camp you get a written plan built from what your coaches saw: the two or three things to fix first, a 30-day drill roadmap, and how often to practice.
The drills you ran at camp, written down so you can run them with a partner the next week.
Hit the brand-new Diadem Edge Flex before you ever have to buy one. Then keep going. Twenty-five minutes on how to choose a paddle — weighting, grips, shapes — and then the whole Diadem demo fleet stays out for the rest of the morning. Feel the difference between a 16mm and a 14mm. Between an elongated shape and a hybrid. Between their mid-tier paddle and their flagship. Most players have never demoed a single paddle before they bought one — you’ll hit a rack of them in one morning, in live play, with two coaches telling you what each one is doing to your game. Campers get 15% off any Diadem gear at camp, and one camper at every Breakthrough camp goes home with a brand-new Diadem paddle.
Camp shows you the fix. This is where you go practice it. Every camper gets one full week of unlimited open play at the camp venue — the same courts you just spent the morning on. You pick the start date: begin the day of camp, or any day up to Saturday, November 21, one week after. Bring your drill sheet and run it. Plus one guest pass, so you can bring the partner you actually play with. Open play sessions only.
Four hours of coaching and four bonuses — all included in your $219 seat.
Breakthrough Pickleball is proudly partnered with Diadem Sports. The Paddle Lab is taught as diagnostic instruction — we teach you how to choose a paddle for your game, not which one to buy. One paddle is given away per camp by random drawing.
$219 per seat · Cancel 15+ days before camp for a full refund or full future-camp credit · Refund policy
Questions? Ask a coach or call or text (830) 554-9310.
Six players per coach is the rule, so every camp has two coaches on court. The second coach for Houston will be announced on this page.
$219 per seat · Cancel 15+ days before camp for a full refund or full future-camp credit · Refund policy
Have questions, or want to talk with a coach first? Ask a question or call or text (830) 554-9310.
Saturday, November 14, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Houston, TX (venue to be announced). Check-in opens at 8:30. Every block is drilling with correction — you learn by hitting the shot, not hearing about it.
Doors open at 8:30. Sign in, meet your coaches and your group, and get on a court before we start at 9:00 sharp.
Camp overview, and every player shares the one thing they came to fix.
Dynamic movement warm-up, plus the keys to staying healthy and resilient on the court.
Proper ready position, soft hands, and dink control — cross-court and straight-on.
Taking the dink out of the air with control.
Defensive blocking and counters under pressure, plus how to get the ball down when it’s above the net.
How to choose a paddle: the how, why, and where of weighting a paddle and changing grips — with paddles in hand. The Diadem demo fleet comes out here — different thicknesses, shapes and price points, including the brand-new Edge Flex — and stays out for the rest of the morning.
Ten minutes. Water, snack, breathe.
Shot mechanics on the serve and return, plus placement and positioning.
Third-shot mechanics: when to drop, when to drive, and how to choose in real time.
Moving from the baseline to the kitchen with purpose and timing.
Simulated point play to lock in transition strategy, court positioning, and pickleball IQ at the game’s most critical moments. Swap into a Diadem demo and try it in live play.
Real point play with both coaches rotating in. Demo paddles still available.
Recap, your takeaways, and next steps toward your Breakthrough After-Camp Plan — it follows by email within 72 hours.
Team photos, your video reviews, and the drawing — one camper at every Breakthrough camp goes home with a brand-new Diadem paddle.
A clinic teaches everyone the same thing. This does something different.
Two coaches watch your reps and find the one habit — a decision, a contact point, a position — that’s costing you the most points.
You get a specific fix you can feel and understand, not general advice.
You repeat it until it starts to happen without thinking.
You use it in live points while a coach watches whether it holds under pressure.
You leave with the After-Camp Plan, so the work keeps going after the morning ends.
$219 per seat · Cancel 15+ days before camp for a full refund or full future-camp credit · Refund policy
Questions? Ask a coach or call or text (830) 554-9310.
“I’ve attended two sessions focused on drops, drives, rolls, and volleys and the improvement in my game has been dramatic. John has a great ability to break down complex techniques into clear, manageable steps and fun, easy to remember phrases. Professional, kind, and a lot of fun to work with.”
Braxton B“Great clinic at Portside Pickleball in Pensacola with a group of 10 adults. Learned net play, to dink, reset or take in air. Learned round house/disc swing and watching player position. Great clinic.”
Elizabeth W“John, the Pickle Prof, is exactly that! If you are new to pickleball or a seasoned player, you will feel right at home with him as your pickleball coach. I have seen him coach juniors, college kids, young adults, and older adults - and regardless of age or ability, John will help you elevate your pickleball game. The Pickle Prof has been very easy to book with and is very accommodating.”
Steven K“John is an outstanding pickleball instructor for all levels, and even for advanced players. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of both the technical and strategic aspects of the game. Furthermore, he is able to tailor that knowledge base to the individual’s existing skill set which sets him apart from other instructors I’ve met. I highly recommend him!”
Vu N“Absolutely incredible coach: the Pickleball Professor is a patient and knowledgeable coach who can take any player to the next level, no matter what skill level they’re at. In just two lessons, he has dramatically improved both my game around the net and my serve returns. An hour spent with the Pickle Prof is a cheat code to accelerating your growth as a pickleballer! 10/10 would recommend.”
Chris P“I can’t recommend The Pickleball Prof enough! Whether you’re just looking to refine your third-shot drops and kitchen strategy, he tailors each lesson perfectly to your skill level. The session is fast-paced, highly engaging, and packed with actionable feedback. Thanks to his coaching, my confidence on the court has skyrocketed and my overall game is sharper than ever.”
Kenny KYou know the drive home after a bad session — replaying every shot you should have made. The gap between the player you are and the player you could be doesn’t close on its own. It closes with four hours of real coaching. Your next weekend game will feel different. Your regular partners will notice.
$219 per seat · Cancel 15+ days before camp for a full refund or full future-camp credit · Refund policy
Questions? Ask a coach or call or text (830) 554-9310.
Two days after camp. Same courts, same regular group. Your serve lands deep. Your third shot drops instead of floating. At the line, the ball that used to pop up stays down.
Somewhere in the second or third game, someone will probably ask what you changed. You’ll tell them: one Saturday morning, twelve players, two coaches, and a plan you’re still working from.
That’s the difference between the player you are today and the player you’ll be on the 25th.
Positioning and shot selection that control rallies — you’ll finish the morning with gas left in the tank.
Drop or drive? Hold or attack? You’ll drill the decision until your body answers before your brain finishes asking.
Two coaches, six players each, watching from two angles — the flaw that’s been capping your game gets caught and corrected on the spot.
You’ll spend four hours with 11 other local players at your level — new playing partners come with it.
Your drill sheet in hand when you leave, and your written After-Camp Plan by email within 72 hours — built from what your coaches actually saw you do.
$219 per seat · Cancel 15+ days before camp for a full refund or full future-camp credit · Refund policy
Questions? Ask a coach or call or text (830) 554-9310.
Prefer a Friday? The Austin camp is Friday, October 23. All questions & policies →
$219 per seat · Cancel 15+ days before camp for a full refund or full future-camp credit · Refund policy
Have questions, or want to talk with a coach first? Ask a question or call or text (830) 554-9310.
Saturday, November 14 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Venue to be announced · 12 seats · 50+ · 2.5–3.5
Twelve spots. One morning. Your game, different by lunch.
$219 per seat · Cancel 15+ days before camp for a full refund or full future-camp credit · Refund policy
Have questions, or want to talk with a coach first? Ask a question or call or text (830) 554-9310.
Not sure the camp fits your level? Call or text (830) 554-9310 — it rings straight to Coach Foster. Or send a coach your question here and we’ll send you the full schedule too.
Breakthrough runs this same camp — same format, same four hours, same 12 seats — in 9 other cities. If you are travelling, or you know a player who would want this, send them straight to their city.